It's all in the finish

Undertaking a new home project provides the ideal opportunity to check out kitchen appliances. Not only can you be impressed with the latest technology, you can also appreciate the energy efficiency of new models.

The owners of the new Poggenpohl kitchen featured on these pages specified Fisher & Paykel Iridium stainless steel cooking appliances and integrated DishDrawers. Raechel and Stephen Auld say they have used Fisher & Paykel products in the past, and were particularly pleased with their look and performance.

"Fisher & Paykel appliances were our first choice," they say. "We love the aesthetics. The sleek, clean lines and the non-marking Iridium stainless steel finish have a lot of appeal for a family home. We have also found the products extremely reliable, efficient and easy to operate.

Iridium stainless steel appliances in the kitchen include the Astro E built-in oven. This oven features a full range of multifunction capabilities, and includes a powerful 3300W grill element. It also comes with a pizza stone and paddle, and an oven-to-table glass baking tray. Self-cleaning liners make it easy to keep clean.

Complementing the oven is a new Titan five-burner gas cooktop. This incorporates two rapid burners, a brass wok burner and a simmer burner for cooking delicate sauces. Spills of up to four litres are contained neatly within the cooktop surface.

The kitchen also features Fisher & Paykel's Apex Iridium rangehood, which has a powerful three-speed, centrifugal motor. Easy-to-reach controls are at the front of the canopy.

For easy washing up, double Fisher & Paykel integrated DishDrawers provide two independent dishwashers so glassware and crockery can be separated from pots and pans. One drawer can be set to a delicate cycle, the other to heavy duty. Each DishDrawer has a large, seven-place setting capacity.

For details, contact Fisher & Paykel, phone 0800 FP Care (372 273). Website: www.fisherpaykel.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas